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Southampton (EGHI/SOU) — Southampton, United Kingdom

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.2
Runways
02/20
Elevation
44 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
38 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 18 on the ground · busiest hour 18:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EGHI
  • Name: Southampton
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 50.950298
  • Longitude: -1.3568
  • Elevation: 44 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: Southampton
  • IATA Code: SOU
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Distance from City: 6.3 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 02/20

  • Designation: 02/20
  • Dimensions: 5653 X 121
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), NDB
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.200 MHz
  • Ground: 121.775 MHz
  • Operations: 128.850 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 113.350 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.southamptonairport.com/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: £8.50-£12.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge £85
  • Parking Fee: £0.50-£1.20 per tonne MTOW per hour; first 2 hours may be free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: GBP
  • Remarks: Noise surcharges may apply for Chapter 3 aircraft. VAT at 20% applicable on all fees.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: 24-hour availability. Multiple suppliers. Volume discounts available for uplift over 5,000 liters.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: Yes
  • Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 23:00
  • Curfew End: 06:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Minimum Chapter 3 compliance required. Night curfew 23:00-06:00 local time. Exemptions may apply for emergency, medical, and state flights. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

Alternates

EGHH

  • ICAO: EGHH
  • Name: Bournemouth
  • Distance (NM): 21.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGKA

  • ICAO: EGKA
  • Name: Shoreham
  • Distance (NM): 40.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGKK

  • ICAO: EGKK
  • Name: Gatwick
  • Distance (NM): 45.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA. ePassport gates available.

EGLL

  • ICAO: EGLL
  • Name: Heathrow
  • Distance (NM): 45.9
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site 24h. GAR must be submitted to Special Branch min 12h prior for non-scheduled flights. APIS/ePassport gates available.

EGKB

  • ICAO: EGKB
  • Name: Biggin Hill
  • Distance (NM): 57.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Customs and immigration by prior arrangement. GAR required min 12h before arrival from outside UK/CTA.

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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Active NOTAMs

J3777/26
info
Danger area
TEMPO DANGER AREA (TDA) EGD182A INSTALLED WI 1.61NM RADIUS OF 505410N 0012419W (SOUTHAMPTON CITY CENTRE). BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS) UAS OPS CONTAINED WHOLLY WI THE TDA. MAX HGT 400FT AGL. EMERG SERVICES ACFT MAY ENTER THE AIRSPACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL DECONFLICTION AGREEMENTS. OPEN…
2026-11-01 08:00 UTC 2026-12-01 04:00 UTC
J3779/26
info
Danger area
TEMPO DANGER AREA (TDA) EGD182B INSTALLED WI 1.61NM RADIUS OF 505534N 0012653W (MILLBROOK, SOUTHAMPTON). BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS) UAS OPS CONTAINED WHOLLY WI THE TDA. MAX HGT 400FT AGL. EMERG SERVICES ACFT MAY ENTER THE AIRSPACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL DECONFLICTION AGREEMENTS. OPEN …
2026-11-01 08:00 UTC 2026-12-01 04:00 UTC
J3844/26
info
Danger area
TEMPO DANGER AREA (TDA) EGD182B INSTALLED WI 1.61NM RADIUS OF 505534N 0012653W (MILLBROOK, SOUTHAMPTON). BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS) UAS OPS CONTAINED WHOLLY WI THE TDA. MAX HGT 400FT AGL. EMERG SERVICES ACFT MAY ENTER THE AIRSPACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL DECONFLICTION AGREEMENTS. OPEN …
2026-11-01 08:00 UTC 2026-12-01 04:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

EGHF Solent Airport 10 NM EGVP Middle Wallop Airfield 14 NM EGHP Popham Airfield 15 NM EGLS Old Sarum Airfield 18 NM EGHO Thruxton Aerodrome 18 NM EGHN Isle of Wight / Sandown Airport 19 NM EGHJ Bembridge Airport 19 NM EGDM MoD Boscombe Down Airport 19 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EGHI?
The tower frequency at Southampton is 118.2 MHz.
What fuel is available at EGHI?
Southampton offers Jet A-1.
Does EGHI require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports. Permit details for United Kingdom
Where is EGHI located?
Southampton (EGHI) is located in Southampton, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGHI?
The IATA code for Southampton is SOU.
Does EGHI have an ILS approach?
Yes, Southampton has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 02/20.
Is EGHI a port of entry?
Yes, Southampton is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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